Church Software Comparison

MosesTab vs Realm by ACS Technologies

Realm by ACS Technologies is church management software offered in Inform, Connect and Multiply plans, covering people, groups, events, check-in, giving, volunteers, communications and websites, with an accounting add-on.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare key church management, giving, communication, media and operational capabilities.

Key capabilities reviewed

Overview: MosesTab vs Realm by ACS Technologies

Realm by ACS Technologies is church management software offered in three plans: Inform for church staff, Connect for the entire church, and Multiply for multisite churches. It covers profiles and households, groups, events and registration, check-in with security badges, online and text giving, volunteer scheduling, communications, Pathways workflows and Refresh Websites, with Realm Accounting available as an add-on. ACS Technologies says it has helped churches since 1978.

MosesTab is an all-in-one church management platform that brings member management, online giving, events and communications together, with its plans published on mosestab.com and a free plan to start.

Both platforms cover the core needs of a church. The right choice depends on the tools your team will actually use, the size of your church and how you prefer to buy software, so we recommend comparing each product's current features directly.

What MosesTab Offers

MosesTab publishes its plans on mosestab.com: Free, Growth ($39/month), Pro ($99/month) and Enterprise ($199/month)
MosesTab includes email, SMS and workflow automation on every paid plan
MosesTab includes a stage timer and video meetings

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Compare key capabilities available across MosesTab and Realm by ACS Technologies. Availability may vary by Realm by ACS Technologies product, plan, integration, or configuration.

FeatureMosesTabRealm by ACS Technologies
Member Management
Profiles, households, up to 75 custom fieldsSource
Groups & Ministries
Groups with discussions, rosters, leader toolsSource
Church Events
Calendars, registration, payments, RSVPs, recurring eventsSource
Church Forms
Event custom questions; website custom formsSource
Attendance Tracking
Attendance via check-in; attendance dashboardsSource
Child Check-In
Kiosks, mobile check-in, security ID badges, allergiesSource
Online Giving & Text-to-Give
Online, mobile, text, stock and crypto giving, pledgesSource
Text-to-Give
Text the church's keyword and amountSource
Facilities Booking
Check with Realm by ACS Technologies
Church Accounting & Finance Reports
Predefined reports including giving and accountingSource
Stage Timer
Check with Realm by ACS Technologies
Worship Planning
Check with Realm by ACS Technologies
Communications
Newsfeed posts, chat, inbox, email via Constant ContactSource
Mass Texting & SMS Alerts
SMS through the Constant Contact integrationSource
Workflow Automation
Pathways with automated triggers (listed in the Multiply plan)Source
Virtual Meetings
Check with Realm by ACS Technologies
Volunteer Management
Roles, teams, scheduling with conflicts, replacementsSource
Visitor Management
Pathways for guest follow-upSource
Church CRM
Unified database, staff notes, pathwaysSource
Church Website Builder
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Coming soon
Refresh Websites included in RealmSource
Church Accounting & Budgeting
Realm Accounting add-on: general ledger, disbursements, payrollSource
Native
Partial / Add-on
Integration
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No comparable native feature found
Not assessed here — check with Realm by ACS Technologies

Pricing Comparison

Compare the cost of MosesTab vs Realm by ACS Technologies at different plan levels.

Plan LevelMosesTabRealm by ACS Technologies
Free
Free
30-day free trialRealm Inform starts with a free 30-day trialSource
Growth
$39/month
$49/monthRealm Inform, billed monthly after the free trialSource
Pro
$99/month
Not publishedConnect and Multiply are priced by typical weekly attendanceSource

Which Platform Is Right for You?

Realm by ACS Technologies is best for:

  • Church staff wanting a people database (the Realm Inform plan)
  • Churches wanting a member app and groups for the whole church (the Realm Connect plan)
  • Multisite churches (the Realm Multiply plan)
  • Churches wanting fund accounting added to church management

MosesTab is best for:

  • Churches that want to start on a free plan
  • Churches wanting email, SMS and workflow automation alongside member management
  • Churches wanting video meetings alongside member management and giving

About Realm by ACS Technologies

What Realm Offers

  • Profiles and households with up to 75 custom fields
  • Check-in kiosks and mobile check-in with security ID badges
  • Online, mobile, text, stock and crypto giving, with pledges
  • Pathways workflows for guest follow-up
  • Refresh Websites included in Realm
  • Realm Accounting add-on with general ledger, disbursements and payroll
  • A free Connect mobile app for church members

Switching from Realm by ACS Technologies?

Migrating to MosesTab is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like:

1
Download your people and giving reports from Realm as CSV files
2
Document your current group and ministry structure
3
Import members into MosesTab via CSV upload with field mapping
4
Set up MosesTab giving and configure payment processing
5
Recreate groups, ministries, and communication workflows
6
Train your team and share your new giving page with your congregation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate my data from Realm to MosesTab?

Yes. The ACS Technologies help centre says Realm reports can be saved as PDF or CSV files, and MosesTab imports CSV files with field mapping for member profiles, giving history and groups. Migration time depends on the size of your database and how much configuration you need to recreate.

How do MosesTab and Realm pricing work?

MosesTab publishes its plans on mosestab.com: a free plan, Growth at $39/month, Pro at $99/month and Enterprise at $199/month. Realm Inform is $49/month after a free 30-day trial. Prices for the Connect and Multiply plans are set by typical weekly attendance and are not published.

What plans does Realm offer?

Realm offers three plans: Inform for church staff, Connect for your entire church (it includes the Inform plan), and Multiply, which adds multi-campus administration. ACS Technologies says accounting can be added to any plan.

What giving features does MosesTab include?

MosesTab includes online donations, recurring giving, multiple funds, text-to-give, Apple Pay and Google Pay, donor management and automatic giving statements. MosesTab's giving page works in any browser, so donors can give without downloading an app.

What does MosesTab include beyond church management?

Alongside giving, member management and communications, MosesTab includes workflow automation, volunteer and facilities management, a stage timer and video meetings.

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How we researched this comparison

This comparison is based primarily on publicly available product information published by Realm by ACS Technologies, including its product pages, help documentation and other official materials. Product features and pricing can change over time, and some capabilities may depend on the Realm by ACS Technologies package, add-ons or integrations selected. We review comparison pages periodically and welcome corrections.

Last reviewed: September 2026

MosesTab publishes this comparison and is a competitor of Realm by ACS Technologies. We naturally believe MosesTab will be the better fit for some churches, but we aim to describe competing products accurately and fairly.

Features, plans, integrations and pricing may change. If you notice an error, contact us at [email protected].

Realm by ACS Technologies is a trademark of its respective owner. All other product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only. MosesTab is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Realm by ACS Technologies, and Realm by ACS Technologies has not reviewed or approved this comparison. Product information is provided for comparative purposes and is based on publicly available information.

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